RLA trainer, and housing benefits expert Bill Irvine, returns with his Universal Credit column for private landlords housing benefit tenants. In this edition Bill details the formal complaint procedure and challenging APA arrangements that have issues or have been denied unfairly…
Bill Irvine: Universal Credit – complaints process explained! Read More »
A new Section 21 form has been released. New regulations will require landlords to provide tenants with EPC’s, Gas Safety Certificates, and now a DCLG Booklet on “How to rent” to be eligible to serve a ‘No Fault’ Section 21 eviction notice. The new regulations will apply to new tenancies from 1st October 2015, and then to all tenancies will be impacted from October 1st 2018…
Government releases new Section 21 form Read More »
Regulations requiring landlords to install smoke detectors in all private rental properties, and carbon monoxide detectors in room with solid fuel appliances have stalled in committee in the House of Lords…
Confusion over Smoke and CO Detector Legislation Read More »
The RLA has been asked by the Treasury to put forward proposals that support the Government’s objectives of increasing housing supply and raising standards in the private rented sector…
Treasury asks RLA for feedback: Tax Survey Read More »
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA), Britain’s leading landlord body, has announced that its subscribed membership has exceeded 20,000…
Britain’s leading landlord body reaches 20,000 members Read More »
RLA Chairman Alan Ward has written to the Chief Executive of homelessness charity ‘Shelter’ asking for clarity on statistics released to the media that recently claimed tenants across the country are suffering at the hands of rogue landlords. The RLA condemns any landlord who engages in harassment, threats, or assault of tenants, but finds the reported numbers hard to believe…
RLA questions Shelters’ claims Read More »
The complexity of the Government’s plans to turn landlords into border police is seeing lawful tenants being refused housing according to the Residential Landlords Association. The warning comes on the day that new research indicates the difficulties caused by the Government’s ‘Right to Rent’ scheme, piloted in the West Midlands.
Government Immigration plans see lawful tenants refused housing Read More »
Under the Deregulation Act, from the 1st October 2015, as approved by Parliament, regulations require smoke alarms and in certain circumstances Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed in rented residential accommodation. To prepare for this the RLA has produced a series of guides to help landlords understand their responsibilities, and a webpage to help contact your local Fire & Rescue service for more details…
Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide guides and webpage live Read More »
The RLA is responding to the following Council’s private landlord licensing consultations: Blackpool; Barnet; and Blackburn. If you are a landlord in these areas, we urge you to take the time and voice your opinions. The following details should help you respond quickly…
Licensing consultations – September & October 2015 Read More »
RLA trainer, and housing benefits expert Bill Irvine, returns with his Universal Credit column for private landlords housing benefit tenants. The change in benefit for 18-21 year olds is set to come in from April 2017, but landlords with tenants on benefits should be aware of potential impacts. Read on for more details:
